Love God with all Your Hear, Soul, Mind & Strength Mt. 22:34-40 Everton Community Church. October 14th 2007. Mark 12:28-31 Luke 10:25-27 Matthew 22:35-40 Politics is a blood sport. Some go on principle and naively believe that others will see the logic and fairness of their position while other politicians…

The process by which believers are conformed to the likeness of Jesus Christ, especially in relation to obedience to and trust in God. Through the Holy Spirit, God refashions believers in the image of his Son, who is set before them as a model of the form of the redeemed life.

Introduction The Book of Colossians is relevant to study before and after the Easter season because it provides one of the fullest expressions of the the deity and supremacy of Christ. It sets forth Jesus Christ as the image of the invisible God, the Creator and Sustainer of the Universe. The crucifixion,…

Lord may your light shine through me, in the words that I have to share, and stir in the heart of those gathered here this morning, what purpose you have for each of us. Amen. It comes as no surprise to anyone that today is known as the 1st Sunday after Christmas. A day that has become known as one of…

Following Jesus is more than what we dont't do...

The state of following Jesus Christ, and serving and obeying him. The NT stresses the privileges, joys and cost of this calling.

“Living for Jesus” Text: Text: Introduction : “Living for Jesus a life that is true, Striving to please Him in all that I do, Yielding allegiance, glad-hearted and free–This is the pathway of blessing for me.” Thomas Obediah Chisholm’s beloved hymn challenges us to right living. Introduction: “Living…

“I had much to write to you, but I would rather not write with pen and ink. I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face. “Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends, every one of them.”[1] John’s third letter is to addressed to a man named Gaius, whom we rightly suppose to have…

We are looking at what it takes to be a true follower, a true disciple of Jesus. What is shocking is that When Jesus was teaching, we find that many of his disciples turned away. From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. As we consider this, I believe those “disciples”…

Us vs Them Our focus is on Christ. Focusing on Christ makes a difference in how we live day to day. This is not some heavenly minded focus which causes us to be of little use on Earth. It is the opposite, when we focus on Christ we will make a difference on Earth. This is true because his life, death…

Disconnect between the Church and the Wider World "Atheist” is no longer a dirty word among Generation Z (13-18 year olds) General Adult population in US - 6% identify as Atheist Generation Z - 13% identify as Atheist - DOUBLE general adult population Your relationships with others reflects your relationship…

Rules of Engagement For the past few weeks our grandchildren from Colorado have been here. One evening Deuce, who is 13, and I sat down to play our first game of chess together. He had been playing all week with Dawn, but this was our first match-up. During the week I had been watching and listening…

Sermon: Discipleship Fruit Main Pt: God created us to be fruitful disciples, for His glory & by the power of His Holy Spirit DISCIPLES and the Vine (2x: 1,5) Who is Jesus? = seven “I am” in John true vine v.1….the vine v.5 OT negative connotation (Isa.5:1-7; Ps.80:8-17; Ezek.15; 19; Jer.2:21; Rev.14:14-20)…

Jesus Christ sets his disciples an example, especially in servanthood, self-denial and endurance of suffering, so that they may become like him.

The quality of life generated and nourished by the Spirit of God, in which believers experience the power and presence of God in their lives. True spirituality comes from living under the control of the Holy Spirit and is evidenced by the fruit of the Spirit, spiritual maturity and growth in holiness.

Philippians 4:4-9 Introduction Fall is a difficult season of the year. It is definitely not summer any more, but it really isn’t winter either. It is a season in between. Living “in between” can be a challenge. Every snow storm reminds us that we have to learn to drive with winter driving skills. Then…

There remains one form of prejudice in modern culture that is growing and deemed socially acceptable. In a recent study, 49% of Republicans and 33% of Democrats said they would be upset if their son or daughter married someone affiliated with the other political party. That is up from 1960 when the percentages…

THE BIG IDEA: Our past, as well as, our scars are reminders; not just of struggles and pain, but of healing. Through Christ's suffering on the cross: our awakening to this truth; our faith, and submission to His as Lord, we are healed eternally. Our scars should serve as a reminder of Christ's healing victory over sin (past, present & future), and point us to His remdemtive work in us.